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[Guest]

Before I changed to Vista I used the Powertoys to delete the arrow on the
Icons that were on the Desktop. How do I make them go away in Vista.

Thanks to all
Dave

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Hi Dave,

See:

Frameworkx, Vista Shortcut Overlay Remover (FxVisor 1.3):
http://www.frameworkx.com/frameworkx/contentblogdetail.aspx?blog=56&id=636

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Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


Before I changed to Vista I used the Powertoys to delete the arrow on the
Icons that were on the Desktop. How do I make them go away in Vista.

Thanks to all
Dave

 

[C.Skaggs]

Thank you, those shortcut arrows have been driving me batty.

-C.Skaggs

Hi Dave,

See:

Frameworkx, Vista Shortcut Overlay Remover (FxVisor 1.3):
http://www.frameworkx.com/frameworkx/contentblogdetail.aspx?blog=56&id=636

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


Before I changed to Vista I used the Powertoys to delete the arrow on the
Icons that were on the Desktop. How do I make them go away in Vista.

Thanks to all
Dave

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

You're welcome, Skaggs.

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Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


Thank you, those shortcut arrows have been driving me batty.

-C.Skaggs

Hi Dave,

See:

Frameworkx, Vista Shortcut Overlay Remover (FxVisor 1.3):
http://www.frameworkx.com/frameworkx/contentblogdetail.aspx?blog=56&id=636

 

[mikeyhsd]

be aware that using registry or tools to remove icon arrows has been known to cause other problems.

(e-mail address removed)@sport.rr.com

Before I changed to Vista I used the Powertoys to delete the arrow on the
Icons that were on the Desktop. How do I make them go away in Vista.

Thanks to all
Dave

 

[jonah]

be aware that using registry or tools to remove icon arrows has been known to cause other problems.

(e-mail address removed)@sport.rr.com

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LOL like anybody would notice

Jonah

 

[Keith Miller MVP]

Only if it's done the wrong way.

Deleting the 'IsShortcut' registry entry is wrong.

Replacing the arrow overlay with a transparent icon is right.


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Good Luck,

Keith
Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]

be aware that using registry or tools to remove icon arrows has been known
to cause other problems.

(e-mail address removed)@sport.rr.com
Before I changed to Vista I used the Powertoys to delete the arrow on the
Icons that were on the Desktop. How do I make them go away in Vista.

Thanks to all
Dave

 

[Bill Davis Jr]

Only if it's done the wrong way.

Deleting the 'IsShortcut' registry entry is wrong.

Replacing the arrow overlay with a transparent icon is right.

Is there one? Or a way to make that Shortcut arroe smaller? I am
running my resolution at 1600x1200. Icons are ok it is just that
shortcut arrow.

Bill

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Try this program, Bill.

Frameworkx, Vista Shortcut Overlay Remover (FxVisor 1.3):
http://www.frameworkx.com/frameworkx/contentblogdetail.aspx?blog=56&id=636

It provides a "Light Arrow" option also:
http://www.frameworkx.com/PortalManager/Image/Library/upload/knowledge/FxVisor 1.3 New.JPG

Or use lightarrow.ico available here:
http://www.winhelponline.com/articles/153/1/


--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com

Only if it's done the wrong way.

Deleting the 'IsShortcut' registry entry is wrong.

Replacing the arrow overlay with a transparent icon is right.

Is there one? Or a way to make that Shortcut arroe smaller? I am
running my resolution at 1600x1200. Icons are ok it is just that
shortcut arrow.

Bill

 

[Bill Davis Jr]

Try this program, Bill.

Frameworkx, Vista Shortcut Overlay Remover (FxVisor 1.3):
http://www.frameworkx.com/frameworkx/contentblogdetail.aspx?blog=56&id=636

It provides a "Light Arrow" option also:
http://www.frameworkx.com/PortalManager/Image/Library/upload/knowledge/FxVisor 1.3 New.JPG

Or use lightarrow.ico available here:
http://www.winhelponline.com/articles/153/1/

Thank you very much. I downloaded and installed FxVisor.

I tried before to remove the shortcut arrow but after I did that
whenever I tried to run a game from within Games Explorer. They would
not load. With FxVisor I got rid of the arrow and still can launch
games within Games Explorer.

Thanks again.

Bill

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

You're welcome Bill.

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Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com

Try this program, Bill.

Frameworkx, Vista Shortcut Overlay Remover (FxVisor 1.3):
http://www.frameworkx.com/frameworkx/contentblogdetail.aspx?blog=56&id=636

It provides a "Light Arrow" option also:
http://www.frameworkx.com/PortalManager/Image/Library/upload/knowledge/FxVisor 1.3 New.JPG

Or use lightarrow.ico available here:
http://www.winhelponline.com/articles/153/1/

Thank you very much. I downloaded and installed FxVisor.

I tried before to remove the shortcut arrow but after I did that
whenever I tried to run a game from within Games Explorer. They would
not load. With FxVisor I got rid of the arrow and still can launch
games within Games Explorer.

Thanks again.

Bill